The United States says it will push other G20 members to increase economic pressure on Iran during upcoming finance meetings in Asheville, North Carolina. US officials say Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host finance ministers and central bank governors for talks starting next Monday and Tuesday.
The meetings are among the first major ministerial gatherings on the G20 calendar for the year and are expected to help shape broader discussions ahead of a G20 leaders’ summit in December in Florida. The US position, as described by outlets citing a senior Treasury official, focuses on persuading countries to cut off Iran’s “economic lifelines” in line with existing US sanctions efforts and related announcements made earlier this week.
Other reporting emphasizes the same timeline and setting, while framing the agenda more broadly around goals such as supporting economic growth, addressing global imbalances, and confronting sovereign-debt challenges. The coverage also notes that the talks occur amid wider strains, including ongoing war-related pressures and trade tensions.
